Unmasking Patriotism: How African American Voices Are Rewriting the Meaning of “American”

This book explores what it truly means to be African American, diving deep into the resilience, struggles, and evolving identity of the community. Through historical reflections on slavery, systemic racism, and the desire to simply be seen as “American,” it unpacks the complexity of self-identification and language. The author also includes perspectives from global encounters, reflecting on what it means to be “American” from diverse lenses. It urges society to recognize historical injustices and rethink concepts like civilization, genocide, and progress.